scope:

This policy applies to women members of all U.S. military services, and the United States Coast Guard assigned temporary duty to United States Navy ships, squadrons, or units.

Purpose.

To provide specific guidance under which women, both officer and enlisted, may be assigned to duty in ships, squadrons, and other units of the Navy. To establish initial and continued embarkation procedures, and minimal manning requirements for women. This instruction is a complete revision and should be reviewed in its entirety.